章 175: The Lion's Den

 Delaney sent word to the Queen that evening asking if she would want to have tea the following afternoon. Before they had gone to bed a messenger had already arrived with her answer. Delaney and Ilona would be joining the Queen and her sister for tea the next afternoon.

   The next morning Delaney and Vincent had their breakfast alone. Ian had told her the day before that he and Ilona had some business to take care of in the city. From what Ms. Bird had been told by the guards, they had ended up being out very late.

   She and Vincent were quite happy to have their meal to themselves. Vincent commented that it reminded him of the beginning back at Edgewood and Delaney agreed. They had enjoyed their summer but now they were both ready to be home again.